High-Tech Crooks Target Tourist Hotspot Businesses with Nasty 'Prilex' Scam
Cyber crooks use "Prilex" malware to hack POS terminals, cloning cards and bypassing PINs. Businesses warned! Meanwhile, Mexico targets Canadian tourists cancelling US trips amid tensions.
Forget the cartels for a minute – there's a new gang in town, and they're hitting businesses right where it hurts: the wallet. Mexico's financial watchdog, Condusef, is sounding the alarm in sunny Quintana Roo, home to Cancun and the Riviera Maya, warning shops and restaurants about a slick cyber scam that could fleece 'em blind.
Interpol – yeah, the international cops – slapped a "Purple Notice" on this scheme, basically telling everyone to watch out for malware nastier than a bad batch of mezcal. They're calling it "Prilex," and these digital bandits have a smooth-talking playbook.
